Argentina's Radical Party and Popular Mobilization, 1916-1930

Argentina's Radical Party and Popular Mobilization, 1916-1930 is a detailed study of early democratic efforts in Argentina. This volume 1 work explores the rise and fall of a political experiment that lasted until a military coup in 1930. Within the categories of Argentina history and politics and government, the text examines why this specific period of democracy succeeded initially but ultimately failed.

Joel Horowitz analyzes the role of the Union Civica Radical by comparing the leadership of Hipolito Yrigoyen and Marcelo T. de Alvear. The book challenges traditional views on clientelism, focusing instead on popular mobilization and the influence of labor unions. This history of democracy provides necessary context for understanding later political developments in Argentina, offering a professional analysis of how personal image and institutional ties shaped the nation.